I recently took on the challenge of going without social media for a week with my teenage daughters. They were not thrilled, but agreed to it. But they mostly agreed to it ... Read More
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Sometimes Being a Working Mom Stinks
There’s just no other way to say it- sometimes being a working mom stinks. I didn’t always feel this way. Actually, when I was little and people would ask ... Read More
Book List to get Your Teenage Boys Reading
Are you trying to get your teenage boys reading? I hope this post will help as I have two teenage boys who could spend just about every waking minute reading if I would allow ... Read More
Boredom Busters For Long Car Rides That Aren’t Electronics
We are gearing up for Spring Break at our house and as we have plans to head out of town, my mind is wandering to what we are going to do in the car for a couple of days. We ... Read More
Easter Gift Ideas That Won’t Break The Bank
When my oldest daughter was just two years old she debunked the entire notion of the Easter Bunny. It wasn’t intentional- it just sort of happened. She was a smart ... Read More
Six Tips For Successful Family Interviews
When I was growing up, my parents conducted what they called “Family Interviews” one Sunday a month. They would sit down with each child individually and ask ... Read More
Our Favorite Christmas Books
One of my favorite Christmas traditions is reading a Christmas story to my kids every night before bed during the month of December. I think this is probably a fairly ... Read More
So, I Totally Blew It With Santa
So, I totally blew it with Santa this year. It wasn’t intentional… it just sort of happened. And I actually cried as I tried to fix it with my ten year old. ... Read More
Add A Measure Of Patience This Season
I had an experience at the grocery store yesterday that put me through a wash of emotions. It literally left me with tears in my eyes and with such a sense of nostalgia that I ... Read More
Teenager Gift List to Inspire Adventures and Create Memories
I know Christmas isn’t here yet but it’s coming quickly and it sure takes time to get ready. Even though I hate buying presents for my teenage kids, just to buy ... Read More